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Cottage Bedroom

Cottage Bedroom

Century-old quilts in Pinwheel (left) and Bear's Paw patterns dress the antique wrought-iron beds in one of this Nantucket cottage's bedrooms. The new rag rug was handwoven by area artisans at the Weaving Room, and the demijohn lamp hails from an antiques shop.

Layered Patterns

Layered Patterns

Don't underestimate the value of soft-spoken accents. Here, pale pink pillow shams and glass knobs play an important supporting role to the bedroom's blue-and-white foundation. Accessories (a book, the basket, and a blanket) in slightly brighter shades of pink finish the look with a little extra oomph.